Lowest Prices
We partner with the top coach & train carriers to bring you the best deals.
Best Travel Options
We help you find & compare the best buses & trains in one place.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Groningen to Gelsenkirchen. Traveling by bus from Groningen to Gelsenkirchen usually takes around 7 hours and 53 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 6 hours and 34 minutes.
| Distance | 120 mi (192 km) |
| Shortest duration | 6h 34m |
| Cheapest price | €25.01 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Groningen to Gelsenkirchen?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Groningen to Gelsenkirchen. FlixBus is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 2 | 7h 54m | €49.30 |
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 2 trips from Groningen to Gelsenkirchen, and usually makes the trip in about 7 hours and 54 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 7 hours and 53 minutes to cover the 192 kilometers from Groningen to Gelsenkirchen. However, the fastest bus only takes 6 hours and 34 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Gelsenkirchen at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go."
The first bus leaves at 04:00 and the last bus leaves at 10:00. To see the times for all buses from Groningen to Gelsenkirchen, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Groningen to Gelsenkirchen. However, neither bus offers direct service, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to transfer buses during the trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Groningen to Gelsenkirchen; ticket prices start at €20.18.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Groningen?
Main departure station: Stationsweg 1012
Most buses depart from the main station in Groningen.
All bus stations in Groningen:
Stationsweg 1012
Where does the bus arrive in Gelsenkirchen?
Main arrival station: Gelsenkirchen Hbf
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Gelsenkirchen.
Bus stations in Gelsenkirchen:
Gelsenkirchen Hbf
Bahnhofsvorpl 5
Get around town with Moovit
Need a return trip from Gelsenkirchen to Groningen?
Search Bus Tickets
Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free and with no additional fees. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.
Book coaches and trains on the go with the Wanderu app.
Download our app and snag the best travel deals across North America & Europe.Learn more